Amanda Batula Exits 'In the City' Over Boyfriend Exclusion and Salary Dispute

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Amanda Batula has exited Bravo’s “Summer House” spinoff, “In the City,” ahead of Season 2, Page Six can confirm.

One source claimed to us the network wanted Batula — one of the stars of Season 1 — to return for the reality show’s sophomore season in a more limited, part-time capacity.

According to that source, Batula, 35, wanted her boyfriend, West Wilson, involved in filming but that showrunners were adamant he not be included, which we’re told influenced her decision to walk away from the opportunity altogether.

However, a second source denied that, telling us it’s just not the right time for either of them to appear on the show.

A third source said money was the issue, claiming Batula wanted a certain salary for Season 2 that Bravo was simply not willing to provide.

We’re told Batula’s now-former “In the City” co-stars — including her estranged husband, Kyle Cooke, and her ex-friend Lindsay Hubbard — are currently filming the forthcoming season along with two new couples and one single newcomer.

Per our first source, Season 1 cast members Danielle Olivera and boyfriend Eoin Heavey, as well as Andrea Denver and wife Lexi Sundin — both of whom welcomed babies after Season 1 wrapped — were not asked back.

Reps for Batula, Wilson and Bravo did not immediately respond to Page Six’s requests for comment.

In January, Batula and Cooke, 44, announced their separation after four years of marriage.

The split was not shocking, as the deterioration of their relationship had been well-documented on “Summer House.”

However, two months later, Batula and Wilson — Cooke’s once-close pal — stunned their castmates and fans alike when they begrudgingly admitted to their secret romance, prompting “In the City” to resume filming and capture the fallout from the confession.

The revelation — which cost Batula her friendship with once-bestie Ciara Miller, who previously dated Wilson — was subsequently addressed on both the “Summer House” Season 10 and “In the City” Season 1 reunions.

West, 31, was then fired from “Summer House” ahead of Season 11. Shortly after, Page Six confirmed Batula also left the series.

Despite Batula’s relationship status and Cooke’s active dating life, neither has filed for divorce.

A source previously told Page Six Cooke wanted to let Batula initiate the process and that the two were still sorting through things, including financials.

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